Taran Noah Smith
| Taran Noah Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 8, 1984 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Taran Smith |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1991–2002 |
| Spouse(s) | Heidi van Pelt (2001–2007) |
| Awards | Young Artist Award Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor Under Ten 1992 Home Improvement Young Artist Award Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Television Series 1994 Home Improvement |
Taran Noah Smith (born April 8, 1984) is an American former actor widely known for his role as Marcus "Mark" Jason Taylor, the youngest son on the sitcom Home Improvement.[1]
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Personal life
At 18, he gained control of his $1.5 million trust fund, which he accused his parents of squandering by purchasing themselves a mansion.[2][3]
In 2001, Smith was quoted as saying, "I started Home Improvement when I was 7, and the show ended when I was 16. I never had the chance to decide what I wanted to do with my life. When I was 16, I knew that I didn't want to act anymore."[4]
At seventeen years old, he married Heidi van Pelt on April 27, 2001. The marriage sparked much controversy due to the couple's age difference - Van Pelt was sixteen years Smith's senior.[5] The couple filed for divorce on February 2, 2007.[6]
In 2005, Smith and his then-wife formed a California-based non-dairy cheese manufacturer and restaurant, Playfood, specializing in vegan and organic foods.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | ABC TGIF | Mark | TV series |
| 1991-1999 | Home Improvement | Mark Taylor | 201 episodes |
| 1995 | Ebbie | Tiny Tim | TV movie |
| 1997 | Little Bigfoot 2: The Journey Home | Brian Ferris | |
| 1997 | 7th Heaven | Peter McKinley | Episode: "See You in September" |
| 1999 | Batman Beyond | Patrick Poundstone / Rat Boy (voice) | Episode: "Rats" |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards | |
| 1992 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '92 | |
| 1993 | The 19th Annual People's Choice Awards | |
| 1994 | The 20th Annual People's Choice Awards | |
| 1995 | The 21st Annual People's Choice Awards | |
| 1995 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '95 | |
| 1997-1998 | Figure It Out | TV series |
| 1999 | Home Improvement: Backstage Pass | |
| 2002 | TVography: Home Improvement - A Half Hour of Power | |
| 2005 | 20/20 | Episode: "29 April 2005" |
| 2005 | E! True Hollywood Story | Episode: "Home Improvement" |
| 2006 | Child Star Confidential | Episode: "The Kid's Table" |
| 2009 | The 7th Annual TV Land Awards |
Awards
Nominations
- 1993, Young Artist Award, Home Improvement, Outstanding Actor Under Ten in a Television Series
- 1999, Young Artist Award, Home Improvement, Best Performance in a TV Drama or Comedy Series – Leading Young Actor
Won
- 1992, Young Artist Award, Home Improvement, Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor Under Ten
- 1994, Young Artist Award, Home Improvement, Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Television Series (shared with Zachery Ty Bryan and Jonathan Taylor Thomas)
References
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- ↑ Smith Gains access to trust The Tuscaloosa News - Apr 9, 2002]
- ↑ "Former 'Home Improvement' star turns 18 Monday, wins right to trust fund", Associated Press State & Local Wire, April 8, 2002
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